News and Updates for June 2023

Welcome to the June edition of the Community Care newsletter! In this issue we share our new online transportation request form, celebrate an achievement of one of our Hospice volunteers, and much more!

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Building Community Care Project Update

Our Building Community Care project continues to progress. Drywall is up and paint is going on the walls, which are all signs that we are getting closer to our grand opening! Our anticipated opening date of our new, purpose built Community Health Centre is now early September. You might ask, ‘What will that mean for Community Care and accessing our services?’. Here’s what we are able to share.

Once the moves are set in motion (estimated early September, exact timing will be shared at a later date), here is where Community Care services will be:

21 Angeline St. N., Lindsay

(all programs new to this location)

Primary Health Care Clinic

Dental Clinic

Geriatric Assessment and Intervention Network

152 Angeline St. N., Lindsay

(all programs new to this location)

Transportation Services

Home Support Services

Personal Support Services

55 Mary St. W., Lindsay

(minor change)

Adult Day Program Centre

2 Kent St. W., Lindsay

(no change)

Hospice Services

70 Murray St., Fenelon Falls

(no change)

Home Support Services

Personal Support Services

We look forward to what the future holds as these moves and the new building will position us to offer more seamless care for our community. Be sure to follow us on our social media pages so you don't miss any updates!

Book Your Next Ride With Our Online Transportation Request Form

We have made it even easier to book a ride with us! We are pleased to announce the launch of our new online transportation request form. You can use this form to request a ride for yourself, or caregivers or family can book a ride on your behalf. We reply to every request we receive.

Click the button below to book your next ride using the online form!.

Book a ride

CCCKL Hospice Volunteer Wins June Callwood Award

Please join us in congratulating our Hospice volunteer, June Mewhort, for receiving the prestigious June Callwood award at this year’s Hospice Palliative Care Ontario’s Annual Conference.

This award was established in 1994 by the Hospice Association of Ontario, now Hospice Palliative Care Ontario, to acknowledge and thank outstanding hospice volunteers throughout Ontario.

June has been a dedicated volunteer at CCCKL Hospice Services since 2015. She has supported palliative and grief clients and families, but her deep passion for caregiving truly sets her apart.

Read more about June on our website.

Wellness Program Update

Nordic Pole Walking in Bobcaygeon and Lindsay

Join us for Nordic Pole Walking in Lindsay or Bobcaygeon! Nordic Pole Walking is one of the fastest-growing low-impact exercises. Pole walking has been shown to burn more energy than regular walking, uses 90% of the body’s muscles, and is a great social activity. Our free sessions are led by certified instructors.

Join us at Nayoro Park in Lindsay on Friday mornings from 9-10 am, or at the Wilderness Park in Bobcaygeon on Tuesday mornings from 9-10am. Both our Lindsay and Bobcaygeon pole walking sessions run until the end of September.

Beginners are welcome to attend, and poles can be provided with advanced notice. No registration is required. For more information, contact 705-324-7323 ext 165 or wellness@ccckl.ca.

Community Based Exercise Classes

We are excited to announce the launch of our new Community Based Exercise Classes, which are led by a Certified Seniors Fitness Instructor. The classes focus on cardio, strength, balance and flexibility. They can help you stay functionally fit for longer, increase physical activity and decrease the risk of falls.

The classes are every Wednesday from 10am-11am at the Cambridge St. United Church, located at 61 Cambridge St N in Lindsay. Please register in advance by calling 705-324-7323 ext 165 or emailing wellness@ccckl.ca.

Wellness Programs

Meet our Volunteers

We have many wonderful and dedicated volunteers at Community Care and we want to share their stories about why they chose to volunteer with us. This month we meet Marion, a long-standing volunteer with CCCKL!

Visit our website to read Marion’s story and to learn more about volunteering with us!

Meet Marion

If you are a volunteer with CCCKL and would like to share you story, get in touch with us at communications@ccckl.ca.

World Elder Abuse Day

June 15^th marked World Elder Abuse Day, which is a day for local and national communities around the world to increase awareness of elder abuse. The day emphasizes the need for all of us to take responsibility in preventing elder abuse. Elder abuse is not just physical. Other forms of abuse include psychological, financial, sexual and neglect. Elder Abuse Prevention Ontario reports that approximately 8% – 10% of seniors experience some form of elder abuse each year in Canada.

At Community Care, education, advocacy and assistance in accessing available community services and resources dedicated to elder abuse prevention are provided through our Elder Abuse Awareness & Education program. The unfortunate reality is that there are many occurrences of elder abuse in our community, and our Elder Abuse Prevention Coordinator, Tammy Brydon, is often the first point of contact for those seeking support and advocacy.

For more information and resources on elder abuse prevention and awareness, please visit our website.

If you are concerned about yourself, a friend or loved one, please contact Elder Abuse Prevention Coordinator Tammy Brydon at tbrydon@ccckl.ca or call 705-879-6151.

Learn more

We Are Hiring!

Working for Community Care City of Kawartha Lakes offers an opportunity for you to make a difference in our community. Check out our recent job postings below, or visit our website to see the full list of current job opportunities.

All Job Listings

We Want Your Feedback

We believe that feedback, both positive and negative, about your experience as a client or caregiver with Community Care City of Kawartha Lakes will help us to improve care and the services that we offer.

Check out our new online feedback form at www.ccckl.ca/contact/feedback/ and help us improve our services!

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